Hasselblad Introduces the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E Lens, Its First Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens

The XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E is the first ultra-wide-angle zoom lens and the first lens in the Hasselblad XCD E series. The 'E' designation stands for Exclusive, representing the top optical performance in the XCD lens lineup. It has a 16-27mm full-frame equivalent focal length range with a maximum aperture of f/3,2. With its superior optical design, flexible focusing module and high-performance leaf shutter, the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E enables users to effortlessly capture a variety of themes such as natural landscapes, urban scenes, vast interior spaces and environmental portraits.

Exceptional Optical Design
This lens features an optical structure consisting of 16 elements in 12 groups, including three aspherical elements and four ED elements. It effectively suppresses aberrations and meets the high-resolution demands of a 100-megapixel sensor, delivering high-quality imaging at all focal lengths. The XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E achieves stunning clarity from the center to the edges, ensuring every detail stands out, every color is natural and every shot captures the intrinsic beauty of the world.

At the wide-angle end, the lens maintains a maximum aperture of f/3,2, ensuring sharp foreground depiction and soft, delicate bokeh in low-light conditions. The ultra-wide 20mm focal length is the widest in the Hasselblad X System. Coupled with an f/3,2 aperture, it offers an extraordinary combination of the broadest field of view and the largest aperture within the Hasselblad medium format system.

Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom
From ultra-wide to wide focal lengths, this lens caters to a variety of wide-angle photography scenarios. The ability to swiftly adjust to desired focal lengths without changing lenses allows photographers to capture grand landscapes, sweeping interiors, or environmental portraits exactly as they envision.

Precise Focusing
The XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E features a stepping motor paired with a focusing drive mechanism of the gearbox and a small, light focusing lens group. This combination ensures accurate and quiet control of the focusing lens group. Whether in autofocus or manual focus, users can expect a smooth and responsive experience. When used with the PDAF technology of a Hasselblad 100-megapixel mirrorless medium format camera, focusing is quicker and more responsive.

Fast Leaf Shutter
The lens' leaf shutter supports shooting with flash synchronization at all shutter speeds, with a flash sync speed of up to 1/2000s, providing users with greater flexibility in various lighting conditions.

Elegant Design
Crafted from metal, the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E lens body exudes a subtle yet timeless appeal. It is designed to be stable, reliable and ergonomic, offering an exceptional user experience. The elegant and streamlined design is complemented by the “H” logo print engraved on both the focus and zoom rings, along with a nameplate on the barrel featuring branding and the “V” insignia.

The XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E lens is priced at $5,929 USD / € 6,729 EUR and is available to purchase online and at selected retail stores worldwide. For more information about the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E, visit www.hasselblad.com.

About Hasselblad
Headquartered in Sweden, renowned around the globe. Since 1941, Hasselblad cameras have inspired photographers to create classic masterpieces and capture many iconic images, including documenting the historical moment of the first humans on the Moon. For over 80 years, Hasselblad has expanded the boundary of photographic storytelling with its excellent image quality, exquisite Scandinavian design, and meticulous craftsmanship, equipping customers with the ability and inspiration to create excellent images.

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